I'm the only girl on The Food Network who grills - I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think it's really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves.

My years of living the jet-set life were fun, but they weren't fulfilling. The perks and benefits were lovely, but all of the fabulous furs, fancy jewelry and fun fetes simply weren't enough to fill my soul.

You don't need to be born with a silver spoon to reach for the brass ring

I'm an activist for gay marriage equality and children's rights. I'm the face of Share Our Strength.

I'm not sure that some of the food purists are in touch with what really goes on in American households.

Baking is how you start kids at cooking in the kitchen. It's fun whether it's baking bread or cookies. With baking, you have to be exact when it comes to ingredients.

I didn’t even cry, I was stunned. You know, and that’s just how fast life turns. It turns on a dime.